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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 744.96 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 744.96 and 353.28 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 744.96 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/744.96 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 744.96 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 263,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,179.47/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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